NHTSA — Exterior Lighting: Headlights: Concealment Devices Problems

2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,134 miles

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1997 Mercury Grand Marquis lights problems

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1997 Mercury Grand Marquis Owner Comments

problem #5

Dec 292007

Grand Marquis

  • 149,672 miles

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The contact owns a 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis. The headlights were covered with some type of film. He had to use the highbeams to see while driving at night. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. The current and failure mileages were 149672.

- Fredricktown, MO, USA

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problem #4

Jul 012005

Grand Marquis 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 51,000 miles
Composite headlight lenses turned milky to the point that vehicle became unusable for night driving. Automobile manufacturer unwilling to replace or assist with replacement costs. Dealership wants $583.84 to replace headlight assemblies. Safety defects causing life threatening situation.

- Joanna, SC, USA

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problem #3

Jan 012002

Grand Marquis 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Plastic headlight covers have developed a deep haze, significantly reducing light output.

- Manchester, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Oct 122004

Grand Marquis 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, the headlight lens over the years has become cloudy. Which caused poor visibility while driving. Consumer was charged for repairs and thinks they should be a recall issue.

- Coconut Creek, FL, USA

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problem #1

Oct 202003

(reported on)

Grand Marquis

  • 40,000 miles
The lens for the headlights develops a cloudy appearance. When this occurs it decreases the headlights illumination, which results in poor visibility. Consumer feels the cloudiness is caused by the sunlight deteriorating the lens. The dealership will replace the lens.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

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